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Add 14/60 and 50/90

14/60 + 50/90 is 71/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/180 + 100/180 = 42 + 100/180 = 142/180
  5. 142/180 simplified gives 71/90
  6. So, 14/60 + 50/90 = 71/90

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